English–German

“tricky” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯kl̩/

Example

Er hat ein heikles Problem.

He has a tricky problem.

Illustration for heikel (tricky)

How to say “tricky” in German

“Tricky” in German is heikel.

A fragile situation where one wrong move can trigger trouble.

Full entry for heikel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with heikel

Im Meeting wurde ein heikles Thema angesprochen.

A tricky topic was brought up in the meeting.

Tips for using heikel

  • Heikel often describes a sensitive issue with a risk of conflict, while schwierig is the broader word for difficulty.

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